As we enter the growing season, there are tons of Ann Arbor Farmers Markets popping up. I’ve pulled together a list of various farmers markets in the greater Ann Arbor area. If you know of a market that I missed, add it in the comments below or send me an email and I will make sure to add it to […]
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We were eagerly awaiting the opening of Smokehouse 52 Saline since it was first announced. When we heard it was opening on Monday night, we stopped in to try it out. We arrived for dinner around 7p and were seated immediately Smokehouse 52 Saline Food Appetizer Our favorite BBQ appetizer is Burnt Ends. Most restaurants, including Smokehouse 52 only have […]
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Dolores Ypsilanti is a new Mexican restaurant. They opened at the end of January. Last night we had dinner there with our neighbors. We were able to make a reservation for our party of 6. Dolores Ypsilanti Food Chips, Salsa, & Guac We started our meal with chips and guacamole and chips and salsa. The chips were homemade and we […]
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This morning we visited the Yankee Air Museum for the first time since Memorial Day 2013. About the Yankee Air Museum The Yankee Air Museum originally opened at Willow Run Airport in 1981. After a damaging fire in 2004, it reopened in it’s current building in 2010. The Museum is currently fundraising to Save the Bomber Plant. They have acquired […]
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For many families seeing The Nutcracker is an annual holiday tradition. We are lucky to have a number of Ann Arbor Nutcracker performances to choose from. Sponsored Nutcracker Event Listings My daughter was excited to have a preview of Randazzo’s The Nutcracker at school this week. Check out their performance details here: Nutcracker Ann Arbor Area Performances: If you know […]
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There are several signs that fall is here…kids returning to school, cooler temperatures, and apple season. I’ve compiled a list of Ann Arbor Apple Orchards and Cider Mills. I have split the list into those offering U-Pick Orchards and those that do not. I have compiled information on several of the local apple orchards and cider mills. If I missed […]
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The Ann Arbor Area North Girl Scout troops are hosting a Mom 2 Mom Plus Expo. In addition to a traditional Mom2Mom Sale, there will be fun activities for the kids – Touch a Truck, Animals from Creature Conservancy, and much more. You can also talk with local family-friendly businesses, shop local vendors, and buy food in the diner. There will be a supervised play area for kids so you can shop and talk to businesses without your kids.
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There are tons of great options for ice cream in the Ann Arbor area. We have finally made it to most of the reader recommended Ann Arbor Ice Cream spots. Check out our thoughts then chime in with your own favorites. Go! Ice Cream Hands down Ypsilanti’s Go! Ice Cream is our favorite local Ann Arbor ice cream spot – […]
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Tonight we decided to have ice cream at Go! But, we needed dinner first. We decided on Ypsi Alehouse since it is easy walking distance to Go! Ice Cream. Food at Ypsi Alehouse Ypsi Alehouse has a fairly simple menu. They offer sandwiches, salads, burgers, and small plates. There is also a daily special and the menu has a […]
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My husband loves Fried Chicken. So, when I heard about Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken in Ypsilanti, I knew we had to check it out. We have visited numerous times in the last few months. Ma Lou’s opened earlier this year. The restaurant is the work of chef Frank Fejeran who also opened Ricewood Barbecue (another restaurant we need to check […]
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